[2026] A Collection of Popular and Recommended Cute Songs for YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts are taking over today’s social media.
The music that plays there is creating a big buzz, especially among young people.
A wide variety of songs gain attention on short videos, but in this article we’re focusing on J-pop with a “kawaii” theme—irresistibly cute tracks that capture your heart! We’ll introduce plenty of adorable songs that are hugely popular on YouTube Shorts, including the latest tracks that are trending right now and revival hits making a comeback.
Get ready for a lineup of irresistibly charming tunes you’ll want to play over and over again!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Dreaming Prima DonnaCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | CUTIE STREET's new song is hugely popular, with all shows sold out |
| 2 | Love♡Scream!AiScReam |  play_arrow | AiScream’s cute debut song sweetly expresses feelings of love. |
| 3 | I want to eat sweet and sour pork from a Chinese restaurant.Rinko |  play_arrow | Everyday moments when you and your partner want to eat different things |
| 4 | No reply yet, kana? Old-man texting style! (feat. Amai)Yoshimoto ojisan |  play_arrow | Uncle-style writing transforms into a cute song! |
| 5 | Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER |  play_arrow | A popular song by FRUITS ZIPPER, with captivating choreography |
| 6 | Super Express on the Run＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A support song for my favorite member of the idol group =LOVE |
| 7 | Meet KiTE!iLiFE! |  play_arrow | A passionate idol song by iLiFE! |
| 8 | Special♡Spellkyururin tte shite mite |  play_arrow | An anthem that blows away the everyday with magic |
| 9 | Good job, summer!HALCALI |  play_arrow | HALCALI’s classic summer song—brisk and full of emotion. |
| 10 | Cannot stop the queueCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | 5 billion views on TikTok: the meteoric rise of a high-energy idol group |
| 11 | Kawaii KaiwaiPiKi |  play_arrow | Soothing electropop by two idols |
| 12 | I hope I can be your lover.Kaneyori Masaru |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that captures the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 13 | Good luck to me tomorrow.Nanawo Akari |  play_arrow | Cheer up your heart with a support song by Nanawo Akari |
| 14 | ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | A song by Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu that supports oshikatsu (supporting your favorite idols) |
| 15 | Sugary DriveRunaar |  play_arrow | A breezy love song that captures the feeling of a crush, hugely popular on TikTok |
| 16 | The visuals are on another level.anna calla |  play_arrow | anna calla’s self-affirmation song, full of euphoria |
| 17 | I’m Choco♡chou tokimeki sendenbu |  play_arrow | A song that conveys feelings by fully becoming chocolate |
| 18 | PurikyukyuCUTIE STREET |  play_arrow | An idol group famous for the song “Seishun Purikura” |